Importance of Mouth Guards for Athletes

While preventing head trauma is always the main concern during contact sports, some people rarely consider protecting their teeth another vital area to shield. We at Bridge Smiles Dental Group recommend athletes of any age to wear a mouth guard while participating in high impact sports, such as football, hockey, lacrosse, wrestling, basketball, baseball/softball, and soccer. You are given only one smile unique to you, it’s up to you to protect it!

In addition to mouth guards protecting the structural integrity of your teeth, they also protect against jaw damage and lacerations to your cheeks, tongue, and lips. Mouth guards have also been proven to decrease the risk of concussions. What’s better than even more ways to protect yourself from serious head trauma? While mouth guards are available in most sporting goods stores, these don’t always offer the best protection since they can be ill-fitting.

A custom made mouth guard is the best option if you want to have the highest level of comfort and protection. It is created with thin, hardened plastic specifically to fit your mouth and your mouth only. The thinness of a custom mouth guard also allows for easy breathing and communication between your teammates. To ensure optimal protection on the field, court, or rink, contact Bridge Smiles Dental Group about custom made mouth guards.

Bridge Smiles Dental Group P.A. has two locations for your convenience. Our first office is located on 820 US Hwy 202 North in Neshanic Station, NJ 08853. To make an appointment at this location, please call 908-782-4418. Our second office is located on 15 North Bridge St. in Somerville, NJ 08876. To make an appointment at this location, please call 908-725-0400. For more information, feel free to also visit our website at bridgesmilesdental.com.

 

Mouth Guards for Sports

If you and your family are getting active in sports this season, Bridge Smiles Dental Group can provide you with an important piece of safety equipment.  Athletes participating in any contact sport should wear some kind of mouth protection. A mouth guard helps prevent damage to the teeth and jaw, and also helps prevent injuries to the cheeks, tongue, and lips.

 Sporting goods stores carry mouth guards, but they are generic in form and size.  These mouth guards often end up feeling bulky and uncomfortable, leading to child and teenage athletes in particular not wearing the protection at all.  A very ill-fitting mouth guard can even interrupt breathing and speaking. Custom mouth guards can be fit over braces and won’t interrupt normal activity, so visit Hallmark Dental for a custom mouth guard fitting.  Get a mouth guard made of thin, hard plastic that protects your teeth and still fits comfortably.  This is an easy precaution to take to protect your mouth, and you can go right back to playing your best!

 To learn more about custom mouth guards and all the services we offer, visit www.bridgesmilesdental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Bridge Smiles Dental Group P.A. in Somerville, NJ, call 908-725-0400.

Mouth Guards Prevent Dental Injuries

If you play contact sports, such as baseball, basketball, and hockey, our staff at Bridge Smiles Dental Group P.A. hopes that you’re wearing a mouth guard. Imagine what it would be like if you suddenly lost one or two of your front teeth. Your smile, speech, and chewing abilities would all be affected. Mouth guards, also called mouth protectors, help cushion a blow to the face, minimizing the risk of broken teeth and injuries to your lips, tongue, face, or jaw. Here at our office, we provide patients with custom-made mouth guards to best suit their needs.

For the highest level of comfort and protection, you should visit our dentists for a custom mouth guard fitting. A custom mouth guard is created specifically for the optimal protection of your mouth and your mouth only. The thinness of the custom mouth guard also allows for easy breathing and easy communication, which is important when you’re calling shots on the field or the court.

If you think you may benefit from a mouth guard, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our office, visit www.bridgesmilesdental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Bridge Smile Dental Group P.A. in Somerville, NJ, call 908-725-0400.